Family Resilience in Times of Crisis
A study examining how families cope with and adapt to major stressors and challenges, including economic hardship, health crises, and social disruption.
Project Overview
A study examining how families cope with and adapt to major stressors and challenges, including economic hardship, health crises, and social disruption.
Project Status
Research Team
- Mr. Daniel Kwame
- Dr. Emmanuel Boateng
- Prof. James Osei
Research Objectives
- Identify factors that contribute to family resilience during times of crisis
- Examine how families adapt to different types of stressors
- Assess the impact of crises on family functioning and well-being
- Develop interventions to support family resilience
Methodology
This study uses interviews and surveys with families who have experienced significant stressors, including economic hardship, health crises, and social disruption.
Preliminary Findings
Initial analyses suggest that social support, flexible coping strategies, and shared meaning-making are key components of family resilience in the face of adversity.
Related Publications
Family Coping Strategies During Economic Hardship in Ghana
Family Process, 2022
Kwame, D., Boateng, E., & Osei, J.
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